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How do you say "pen" in Arabic?
قلم جاف
Alam gaaf
In Arabic, "pen" is قلم جاف.
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Pronunciation
Two words: 'AH-lahm GAHF' with stress on the first word. Both are short and punchy.
Writing and usage
Alam uses 'alif' and 'lam'. Gaaf uses 'ghayn' and doubled 'fa'. Together they specify the type of pen.
Example sentence
القلم الجاف أزرق
The pen is blue.
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How to remember قلم جاف
Alam is pen. Gaaf means ballpoint. A ballpoint pen writes smoothly.
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Questions about قلم جاف
How do you say "pen" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "pen" is قلم جاف. It is a noun.
How is قلم جاف written in Arabic?
Alam uses 'alif' and 'lam'. Gaaf uses 'ghayn' and doubled 'fa'. Together they specify the type of pen.
How is قلم جاف used in a sentence?
Use قلم جاف as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: القلم الجاف أزرق (The pen is blue.).
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